I just came across an interesting event being sponsored by Things to Do DC and wanted to share. I'm thinking about going to this myself.
Spies of Georgetown Walking Tour
Thursday, September 2, 2010 7:00-10:00PM
A small tobacco port 250 years ago, Georgetown today is one of the most fashionable areas of Washington, and is associated with high-profile political figures, media moguls, and society leaders. However, there is another side of Georgetown: espionage and intrigue.
This approximately two and one half hour walking tour will highlight sites associated with spies, counter-spies, and covert action successes and failures, and will include personalities as diverse as Alger Hiss, "Wild Bill" Donovan, James Angleton, and Betty Pack, an auburn-haired American beauty who successfully spied for the Allies during World War II.
Come learn real-life stories that took place in the narrow historic streets, trendy restaurants, and stylish homes of "fashionable Georgetown."
Suggested Attire: Casual
Directions: Meet in front of the Georgetown Public Library, corner of Wisconsin Avenue, NW and R Street, NW
Cost: $20.00
Price subject to increase 5 PM Tuesday, August 31
To purchase your tickets, click here.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Being Savvy Ain't Easy
I'm the Queen when it comes to finding deals and learning about free things going on in DC. I'm definitely savvy when it comes to knowing about anything and everything going on around me. I'll let you in on a little secret, I don't find out about all of these events and promotions on my own. I receive several emails on a daily basis that keep me up-to-date on the best deals this city has to offer. So, I'm going to share some of my favorites with you.
***Living Social
Living Social offers daily deals on everything from restaurants and spas to outdoor sporting events and entertainment. Their deals are not limited to DC. They have deals in cities across the US including Boston, St. Louis, Charlotte, NYC, Austin, and New Orleans just to name a few. As of now, I still have a few deals that I need to use: Tea & Treasure Hunt at a mansion, gift certificate to a new wine shop and dinner at an upscale Italian restaurant.
The best part of joining Living Social is it's FREE, plus you'll received $5 off your first purchase. To sign up for Living Social, click here
***Groupon
Groupon and Living Social are a lot alike in that they offer similar deals. What sets Groupon apart is they offer global deals in addition to those they offer in many US Metropolitan cities. Their global reach spans to Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and 13 other countries. Since they are a large company they offer more promotions, including surrounding deals, for instance if you live in DC they also provide you with deals in Northern Virginia and Maryland.
In addition to the usual, what I like most about Groupon is they often have daily deals that are ideal outings to do with friends or on a date including golf packages, laser tag, kayaking, white water rafting, and even yoga and pole dancing classes.
Sign up for your own FREE Groupon account today, click here.
***DC Girls in the Know
I'm not exactly sure who told me about DC Girls in the Know but instead of sending daily deals like Living Social and Groupon, they send monthly offers. Another great feature about this one is they have a listing of the newest restaurants in the city. Their deals range from miscellaneous gift certificates, to cosmetic procedures (teeth whitening, botox) to discounted Polo tickets. They definitely earn the name DC Girls in the Know because they give you exclusive access to the hottest events at a discounted rate.
When you click on the link below to join, you'll receive a $10 credit on your account to be used towards your first order. If you don't click on the link to sign up you won't get the $10, sorry. This month they are offering a $20 gift certificate to Artfully Chocolate (a chocolate and wine bar) for only $10 through June 30. When you sign up using my link, you can get a $20 gift certificate for FREE, no strings attached. I got mine for free! This month they are also offering a $40 gift certificate to Cake Love for $20, which will be $10 for $40 worth of cupcakes. You can't beat that!
Join the savviest women in DC and become a part of DC Girls in the Know, click here
Whether you're new to the area or a native, these sites provide excellent sources for things to do. They don't cost you anything and you won't feel like you're being bombarded by multiple emails. Why pay full price, when you can go practically anywhere and pay 40-90% less than everyone else at places around the city and around the world? I'd suggest you'd take my advice and sign up for these great sites and take advantage of all that your city has to offer, I know I do!
Note: Please email shessavvy@gmail.com to let me know if any of the links don't work and I'll send you a new one.
***Living Social
Living Social offers daily deals on everything from restaurants and spas to outdoor sporting events and entertainment. Their deals are not limited to DC. They have deals in cities across the US including Boston, St. Louis, Charlotte, NYC, Austin, and New Orleans just to name a few. As of now, I still have a few deals that I need to use: Tea & Treasure Hunt at a mansion, gift certificate to a new wine shop and dinner at an upscale Italian restaurant.
The best part of joining Living Social is it's FREE, plus you'll received $5 off your first purchase. To sign up for Living Social, click here
***Groupon
Groupon and Living Social are a lot alike in that they offer similar deals. What sets Groupon apart is they offer global deals in addition to those they offer in many US Metropolitan cities. Their global reach spans to Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and 13 other countries. Since they are a large company they offer more promotions, including surrounding deals, for instance if you live in DC they also provide you with deals in Northern Virginia and Maryland.
In addition to the usual, what I like most about Groupon is they often have daily deals that are ideal outings to do with friends or on a date including golf packages, laser tag, kayaking, white water rafting, and even yoga and pole dancing classes.
Sign up for your own FREE Groupon account today, click here.
***DC Girls in the Know
I'm not exactly sure who told me about DC Girls in the Know but instead of sending daily deals like Living Social and Groupon, they send monthly offers. Another great feature about this one is they have a listing of the newest restaurants in the city. Their deals range from miscellaneous gift certificates, to cosmetic procedures (teeth whitening, botox) to discounted Polo tickets. They definitely earn the name DC Girls in the Know because they give you exclusive access to the hottest events at a discounted rate.
When you click on the link below to join, you'll receive a $10 credit on your account to be used towards your first order. If you don't click on the link to sign up you won't get the $10, sorry. This month they are offering a $20 gift certificate to Artfully Chocolate (a chocolate and wine bar) for only $10 through June 30. When you sign up using my link, you can get a $20 gift certificate for FREE, no strings attached. I got mine for free! This month they are also offering a $40 gift certificate to Cake Love for $20, which will be $10 for $40 worth of cupcakes. You can't beat that!
Join the savviest women in DC and become a part of DC Girls in the Know, click here
Whether you're new to the area or a native, these sites provide excellent sources for things to do. They don't cost you anything and you won't feel like you're being bombarded by multiple emails. Why pay full price, when you can go practically anywhere and pay 40-90% less than everyone else at places around the city and around the world? I'd suggest you'd take my advice and sign up for these great sites and take advantage of all that your city has to offer, I know I do!
Note: Please email shessavvy@gmail.com to let me know if any of the links don't work and I'll send you a new one.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Things to Do: Color Me Mine
Being the semi-artsy person I am, one of my favorite spots in DC is a pottery paiting studio located in Adams Morgan called Color Me Mine. Color Me Mine is actually a franchise with several locations around the country.
I've only been to the DC location and especially love the one in Adams Morgan because it's Black-owned by a sister and a brother duo. In addition, they are always willing to host Fun'Raisers where a percentage of the proceeds (50% to be exact) from the evening is donated to a particular nonprofit organization. All the nonprofit has to do is promote the event and encourage their members to show up and purchase a piece.
Last week, I went for my second time with Thursday Network (the Young Professionals Auxiliary of the Greater Washington Urban League) of which I'm a member. It's always a great time because you are able to bring in music, food and wine to set the mood while you are painting and conversing amongst friends. It's a great place for groups or even for a date. (That's a hint fellas, if you're planning to try something different)
Color Me Mine - Adams Morgan2439 18th Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20009
202-232-1771
I've only been to the DC location and especially love the one in Adams Morgan because it's Black-owned by a sister and a brother duo. In addition, they are always willing to host Fun'Raisers where a percentage of the proceeds (50% to be exact) from the evening is donated to a particular nonprofit organization. All the nonprofit has to do is promote the event and encourage their members to show up and purchase a piece.
Last week, I went for my second time with Thursday Network (the Young Professionals Auxiliary of the Greater Washington Urban League) of which I'm a member. It's always a great time because you are able to bring in music, food and wine to set the mood while you are painting and conversing amongst friends. It's a great place for groups or even for a date. (That's a hint fellas, if you're planning to try something different)
Color Me Mine - Adams Morgan2439 18th Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20009
202-232-1771
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Things to Do: Jazz In The Garden
Last Friday, I went to Jazz in the Garden for the first time. Jazz is an event held every Friday during the summer month from 5:00-8:30 in the garden behind The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
I would highly suggest getting there early because we got there around 6:15 and the grounds were already blanketed with hundreds of couples and groups of people. We finally found a nice spot by a hedge and laid down a blanket to enjoy the picnic we brought with us. Only thing was it was hard to hear the jazz band since there were no speakers set up, you could only faintly hear the music off in the distance.
They sell food, bottles of wine, and pitchers of sangria in the Garden Cafe but they allow you to bring in your own food. There's a sign at the entrance saying alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought it, but we along with everyone around us didn't follow that rule. No one checks at the entrances but they do have security patrolling so if you BYOB make sure to keep it out of sight. I had my bottle of Moscato & he a bottle of Merlot. Needless to say, we polished off both bottles.
My advice...try not to don't drink too much. The lines for the restrooms are extremely long. They have porta-potties, but the smell eminating from that area was horrid. Hold it if you can.
I definitely recommend this as a recession-friendly and romantic date idea. The next Friday I'm free, I hope to go again. Good times!
I would highly suggest getting there early because we got there around 6:15 and the grounds were already blanketed with hundreds of couples and groups of people. We finally found a nice spot by a hedge and laid down a blanket to enjoy the picnic we brought with us. Only thing was it was hard to hear the jazz band since there were no speakers set up, you could only faintly hear the music off in the distance.
They sell food, bottles of wine, and pitchers of sangria in the Garden Cafe but they allow you to bring in your own food. There's a sign at the entrance saying alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be brought it, but we along with everyone around us didn't follow that rule. No one checks at the entrances but they do have security patrolling so if you BYOB make sure to keep it out of sight. I had my bottle of Moscato & he a bottle of Merlot. Needless to say, we polished off both bottles.
My advice...try not to don't drink too much. The lines for the restrooms are extremely long. They have porta-potties, but the smell eminating from that area was horrid. Hold it if you can.
I definitely recommend this as a recession-friendly and romantic date idea. The next Friday I'm free, I hope to go again. Good times!
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